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PREMONITION To Relocate To Chicago

Due to "family and personal" issues, long-running metallers PREMONITION will be relocating to Chicago this fall. The group's revamped lineup, featuring mainman Tattoo Frank alongside guitarist Stevenvy, bassist Glenn Curtis and drummer Gabrieal "Gobie" Anthony (SGT. ROXX),is expected to begin work...
August 8, 2004
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ANVIL Guitarist Injured In Fall, Temporary Replacement Announced

ANVIL guitarist Ivan Hurd fell from a ladder on May 13 and broke four ribs and his left wrist. He also suffered a cracked tailbone. As a result, he will not be able to perform with the band at The Gates of Hell 2004 festival on July 24 at the FunHaus in Toronto, Ontario. His ...
June 25, 2004
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INFERNAL MAJESTY Added To Toronto's THE GATES OF HELL FESTIVAL

Long-running Canadian thrashers INFERNAL MAJESTY have been added to The Gates Of Hell Festival in Toronto, Ontario on July 24 alongside ANVIL, RAZOR and EXCITER. Other bands scheduled to appear include WARMACHINE, VISIONS OF THE NIGHT, ROTTING, NITEMARE, SOUL LESS DIVINE and WILL OF THE ANCIENTS. Ch...
June 25, 2004
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ANVIL: Quebec Dates Announced

Canadian metal legends ANVIL have announced two dates in Quebec in late August. The details are as follows: Aug. 28 - Rimouski, QUE @ Bar Chez Pull Centre Ville, Cactus Show Bar Aug. 29 - Quebec City, QUE @ L'Arlequin As previously reported, ANVIL will be teaming up with RAZOR and EXCITER for a one-...
May 25, 2004
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ANVIL: Early Albums To Be Reissued

In addition to securing the rights to the group's latest studio album, "Back To Basics", for the U.S., Screaming Ferret Wreckords will soon be releasing seven classic from veteran Canadian metallers ANVIL — discs that defined and secured the band's status in the true heavy metal elite. Titles includ...
May 13, 2004
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RAZOR, EXCITER, ANVIL Confirmed For Toronto's GATES OF HELL 2004 Festival

Canadian metal legends RAZOR, EXCITER and ANVIL will be teaming up for a one-off performance at the Gates Of Hell 2004 festival on July 24 in Toronto, Ontario. This will be the first time that these metal pioneers have played together on the same bill, and it marks the first time EXCITER and RAZOR w...
May 10, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Metalogy' Box Set Pushed Back A Week

JUDAS PRIEST's much-anticipated four-disc box set, "Metalogy" (Sony Music/Legacy Records),will arrive in the U.S. and Canada on May 11 — one week later than the originally announced May 4 release date. Europe and Australia/New Zealand will receive the set on May 10 while Japan has scheduled a relea...
March 31, 2004
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ANVIL: Brand New Live Photos Posted Online

Pictures from ANVIL's appearance at Heads Or Tails in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada on March 27 have been uploaded at this location (scroll all the way down). As previously reported, ANVIL's new album, "Back to Basics", is being released in Europe today (March 29) through Massacre Records. Included wit...
March 29, 2004
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ANVIL: Bonus DVD Track Listing Revealed

ANVIL have announced the track listing for the bonus live DVD which will accompany their new album, "Back to Basics", due in Europe on March 29 through Massacre Records. The DVD footage was reportedly recorded live during the band's appearance at Wacken Open Air 1998 and contains a "45-minute perfor...
March 5, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Metalogy' Box Set Details Officially Revealed

JUDAS PRIEST have announced the details of their four-disc box set, "Metalogy", due on May 4 through Sony Music/Legacy Records. The 65-song collection comprises hits, favorites, B-sides and rarities recorded by the veteran heavy metal act between 1972 and 2002, according to Billboard.com. The box wi...
February 9, 2004
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ANVIL: 'Back To Basics' To Receive U.S. Release In April/May

Veteran Canadian metallers ANVIL will release their new album, "Back To Basics", in the U.S. in late April/early May through Screaming Ferret Wreckords, LLC. The CD, which is due in Europe on March 29 through Massacre Records, will receive a Canadian release through Galy Records. As previously repor...
February 5, 2004
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ANVIL To Launch European Tour In May

Veteran Canadian metallers ANVIL are tentatively scheduled to embark on a European tour starting May 15. The group are also expected to play at Bumpers Roadhouse in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on June 26. The event will have local Ottawa bands, EXTERMINATOR and NIHILITY, opening. ANVIL will be touring i...
January 31, 2004
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PILEDRIVER Reform, Begin Work On New Album

Classic Canadian metallers PILEDRIVER have reformed and are currently writing material for a new album, to be released on Halloween 2004 through Blacula Records, the new label started by former SACRIFICE/RAZOR/ANVIL manager Ray "Black Metal" Wallace. A PILEDRIVER DVD will also be released at the sam...
January 26, 2004
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ANVIL: Canadian Tour Dates Announced

Veteran Canadian metallers ANVIL have lined up the following gigs during the coming weeks: Jun. 27 – Toronto, ONT @ Sneaky Dee's Jul. 18 – Perth, ONT @ Codes Mill (Perth Metal Meltdown 2003) Jul. 25 – Brampton, ONT @ Raxx Bar & Grill Aug. 21 – Toronto, ONT @ Lee's Palace Aug. 23 – ...
June 2, 2003
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ANVIL Announce Canadian Dates

Veteran Canadian metallers ANVIL have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Apr. 12 – Toronto, ONT @ Third Floor Reillys May 09 - Rimouski, QUE @ Cactus Bar Jul. 18 - Perth, ONT @ Perth Metal Meltdown 2003 ...
April 3, 2003